ASCCA What You Need To Know

July 28, 2014

Stop AB 1522 -- Anti-Small Business Legislation

The bill to mandate paid sick leave, AB 1522 (Gonzalez), is scheduled for hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee on August 4. ASCCA needs our members to write the members of the Committee asking that they oppose this bill. It is vital that members write Senator De Leon (D-Los Angeles) and voice their opposition. Senator De Leon is Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and has significant influence as to whether AB 1522 passes. We should ask him to vote no or to at least consider amending the bill to exclude small business.

Copy of Press Release (more details and Sen. De Leon's contact info)

Sample Letter

Copy of the Bill

Copy of Committee Analysis

Register Now for the ASCCA September Team Weekend

Register today for the ASCCA's September Team Weekend held on September 27-28, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Sacramento. Don't forget -- someone is going to be serving ice cream sundaes!

Click here to register

View Agenda here

Make hotel reservations here

Got questions? Email Lauren Stoddard or call 800.810.4272.

SoCal Lead Narrowed to Four in Countertop Display Contest

The SoCal lead is now 20-16. ASCCA members from both the north and south are eagerly anticipating being served sundaes -- but only one of these groups is going to be right! The ASCCA's Facebook page has all the updates. Chapter reps from the losing region will serve winners sundae desserts at the September Team Weekend. The deadline to submit photos to Phil Boerner is September 12.

Contest Rules

Tap Employees for New Ideas (R+W Insider)

Constant innovation is key in order to develop new processes that sustain a healthy, profitable business long term. But shop operators can't rely solely on their own thinking to move the business forward in a positive direction. Your staff is a key resource that should be utilized to regularly develop new ideas for efficiency, productivity, work quality and culture.

There is Strength in Numbers (R+W Insider)

As noted in this article, a lot of independent shops take "being independent" too literally. Too many independents think they have to be independent. If instead you seek out the help that groups like ASCCA offer, you'll meet some great people and succeed in business.

U.S. House Passes Transportation Funding Patch
(ACA Capital Report)

On July 16, the House of Representatives passed a short-term funding package to keep transportation and infrastructure projects going through June 2015. The bill, H.R. 5021, provides roughly $11 billion to the U.S. Department of Transportation in order to pay for on-going road and other infrastructure projects and safety programs.

ASCCA Members of the Year: Larry and Laurie Moore!

Larry and Laurie Moore, of Larry's AutoWorks in Mountain View, the ASCCA Members of the Month in September 2013, were recognized at the summer conference as ASCCA's Members of the Year. The Member of the Year is chosen from among all the Members of the Month in the previous fiscal year.

Click here to read their statement, and also read about previous members of the month.

Recall Notices from the NHTSA

2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Front Driver's Side Seat Belt Retractor may Fail

2013-2014 Acura ILX

Headlight Temperatures Causing Fires

2015 Hyundai Sonata
Possible Loss of Steering Assist

2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty

PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire

2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire

2003-2004 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Baja, Impreza

Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture

2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

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